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Renowned folk and Sufi singer Sanam Marvi has expressed frustration over the constant trolling she faces whenever she performs religious pilgrimages like Umrah or visits Karbala. She said critics unfairly link her spiritual activities with her career in music. Appearing on Sama TV’s morning show Subh Ka Samaa, Sanam Marvi opened up about her personal life, career, and the persistent criticism that follows her. She revealed that whenever she travels for Umrah or to Karbala, people taunt her with remarks such as, “Now you will also perform Umrah?” or, upon her return, “You have just come from Karbala or Umrah, and now you are…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced financial assistance for families displaced from Bajaur. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur confirmed the aid package, stating that while the provincial government does not support operations or displacement, it considers caring for affected people its responsibility. Families who have voluntarily left their homes due to law and order concerns will receive Rs50,000 each. Once targeted operations are completed, an additional Rs25,000 will be provided to every family. Security forces have launched an operation against nearly 800 militants in Bajaur district, home to a population of around 300,000, prompting the displacement of more than 40,000…

The Supreme Court was scheduled to hear Bahria Town’s appeal against the decision to auction its properties under a bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. However, the chief justice recused himself from hearing the case and referred it back to the previous bench, stating that it would be more appropriate for the same bench to continue proceedings. Bahria Town’s counsel informed the court that the Islamabad High Court’s detailed judgment had been issued and that he intended to submit additional arguments. The court granted permission for the submission. The previous hearing was conducted by a three-member bench headed by…

It has been 25 years since Pakistan bid farewell to its beloved pop sensation, Nazia Hassan. Known for her melodious voice, trailblazing style, and record-breaking hits, Nazia remains an unforgettable icon of South Asian music. Born on April 3, 1965, in Karachi, Nazia Hassan’s journey into music began at the age of 10 as a child star. At just 15, she made history with her debut track Aap Jaisa Koi for the 1980 Bollywood film Qurbani. The song became an international sensation, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer — a first for any Pakistani artist. Redefining pop music in…

Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie is reportedly preparing to leave Los Angeles for good, marking a major shift in her life after years tied to a custody arrangement with ex-husband Brad Pitt. The 50-year-old star, who shares six children with Pitt, has long expressed her wish to live outside the city. According to a source quoted by PEOPLE, Jolie stayed in LA only because of the custody agreement following her high-profile split. Ready for a new chapter abroad Insiders say Jolie has been scouting several locations overseas and plans to relocate as soon as her youngest children, twins Knox and…

The United States has hailed its role in helping Pakistan and India reach a ceasefire during a recent conflict, calling it a “proud moment” for American diplomacy. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said quick engagement by top US leaders helped prevent a potentially “horrible” escalation. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Bruce recalled how Washington acted immediately when tensions flared.“There was immediate concern and immediate movement with the Vice President, the President, and the Secretary of State… to stop the attacks and bring the parties together,” she said. She described the episode as a textbook example of US diplomatic…

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expressed disappointment after his side lost the ODI series to the West Indies, stressing the need to improve death bowling and top-order stability ahead of future matches. Hesson said the second ODI was Pakistan’s best chance to level the series but the team failed to capitalise. “We could not take advantage of the opportunity,” he admitted. Reflecting on the third ODI, Hesson noted Pakistan bowled well in the first 35 overs but failed to follow “plan B.” He highlighted limited options for the fifth bowling role and admitted his bowlers delivered too many hittable balls…

Around 200 retired and reserve Israeli Air Force pilots gathered outside the IDF headquarters Tuesday evening, calling for an immediate hostage deal and denouncing the government’s decision to capture Gaza City — a move they say endangers both captives and soldiers. The protest at the Kirya military base followed last week’s cabinet approval to seize Gaza City, with some ministers reportedly considering full occupation of the Strip. The decision, made despite opposition from top military officials, has raised alarms over the fate of hostages held by Hamas and Israel’s international image. A poignant letter from ron arad’s wife Protesters read…

Google is giving users more control over the news they see in search results with a new “Preferred Sources” feature, now available in the U.S. and India. The update allows people to prioritize stories from their favorite sites directly in Google Search. How preferred sources works The feature appears as a star icon next to the Top Stories section in Google Search. Clicking the star lets users search for and add their favorite news sites or blogs. Once selected, these sources will appear more often in Top Stories results. For some searches, Google will also display a separate “From your…

OpenAI’s latest flagship model, GPT-5, was supposed to simplify ChatGPT by removing the need for users to choose between multiple AI models. Instead, it has revived the very feature it aimed to kill — the model picker — and added even more complexity. GPT-5’s big promise falls short When GPT-5 launched last week, OpenAI touted it as an all-in-one AI system equipped with a built-in “router” that would automatically decide how best to answer user questions. The plan was to retire the model picker — a feature CEO Sam Altman has openly criticized. But after just a few days, the…